News & Statements
Credit Unions to be greatly strengthened by new legislation – Byrne
The role and services offered by credit unions in our communities will be strengthened by new legislation, Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne has said.
Customers changing banks need guarantee of service over Christmas period – Byrne
Banks must step up to the mark to assist customers trying to switch providers before the Christmas period, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
It’s time for a new vision to support our carers – Byrne
A new approach and sustained solutions are essential to ensure those in the caring profession feel truly valued, said a Fine Gael Senator.
Women’s Sheds can expand into national movement with Government support – Byrne
Women’s Sheds are being urged to apply for a new round of funding to support the fantastic work they are doing in their communities, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Revenue must inform customers on plans to reopen offices to public – Byrne
The Revenue Commissioners must notify customers about their plans to reopen their offices due to an expected higher demand for services after the budget, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Access to IVF supports available for the first time under Budget 2023 – Byrne
Supports for access to IVF treatment will be made available to women across Ireland as part of Budget 2023 , a Fine Gael Senator said.
Budget 2023 is backing businesses by helping them pay energy bills this winter
Fine Gael is backing businesses and jobs in Budget 2023 with a range of measures that will help companies pay their energy bills this winter, said two Fine Gael Senators.
Expansion of mentoring and training support would benefit more small businesses and entrepreneurs – Byrne
Mentoring and training supports available through Government backed agencies should be expanded urgently to benefit more small businesses and entrepreneurs, said to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Pensioners willing to rent rooms to students should not have to worry about medical card income threshold – Byrne
Pensioners interested in renting rooms to students should not be discouraged by the possibility of losing their medical card, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Insurance companies must pass on savings from reduced awards on to their customers – Byrne
Government should ensure that insurance companies pass on savings from reduced award pay-outs over the past two years to their customers, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.